Protistology Course
This course introduces freshwater protists, covering identification, sampling, molecular techniques, ecological analysis, and bioindicator applications for ecosystem stewardship.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This Protistology Course provides a concise, hands-on introduction to freshwater protists, covering systematics, major lineages, and contemporary classification methods. Gain skills in field sampling from wetlands, microscopy, DNA-based identification, and 18S metabarcoding processes. Delve into trophic interactions, nutrient and energy cycles, bioindicators, disease ecology, and foundational data analysis to aid in robust ecosystem evaluation and stewardship.
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- Protist identification & taxonomy: classify freshwater protists using morphological traits and DNA markers.
- Field sampling & microscopy: gather wetland protists and examine them under the microscope.
- Molecular detection: perform 18S PCR, metabarcoding, and qPCR for principal protist groups.
- Ecological data analysis: connect protist diversity to nutrient levels using basic statistical methods.
- Bioindicator design: develop protist-based indicators for pollution and disease risk.
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